Finnish

Phrase

älä valehtele

1. (unidiomatic) don't lie, don't tell a lie
2. (idiomatic, colloquial, used as interjection) not even (used to express strong disappointment or disapproval)

   Kuulin, että tämän iltainen esitys haluttiin peruuttaa. -- Älä valehtele!

   I heard they wanted to cancel the show tonight. -- Not even!

Usage notes

Warning: the usage in the sense "not even" is regional. People not familiar with the usage may consider it insulting.

Synonyms

• (not even): ei kai